Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the position of Senior Analyst, Privacy Compliance within our organisation. The job is critical in ensuring that the organisation’s operations comply with privacy regulations and internal policies while assisting in building a strong culture of data protection.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
The ideal candidate should have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Law, Information Security, Data Privacy or related field.
- Certifications such as Data Protection Officer, CIPP/E, CDPSE, ISO 27701 Lead Implementer/Auditor are advantageous.
- At least 4 years’ experience in privacy compliance, data protection or related area.
KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the implementation and monitoring of the organisation’s privacy compliance framework.
- Conduct regular reviews, audits and gap assessments of data protection controls.
- Assist in the preparation and maintenance of Records of Processing Activities (RoPAs).
- Support the execution of data protection impact assessments (DPIAs) for existing processes and new projects and initiatives.
- At least 4 years’ experience in privacy compliance, data protection or related area.
- Monitor, investigate and report on data privacy incidents and breaches.
- Assist in handling data subject rights requests in compliance with applicable regulations.
- Prepare compliance reports and dashboards for management and regulator (Data Protection Authority).
- Conduct staff awareness and training sessions on data protection requirements.
- Track and analyze changes in privacy regulations and advise on necessary compliance measures.
SKILLS AND COMPETENCES
- Knowledge of data privacy laws such as the Cyber and Data Protection Act, GDPR, POPI Act.
- Excellent communication and analytical skills.
- Good interpersonal and problem-solving abilities. • Good reporting skills.